Born a Crime Chapters 8-10 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Where did Trevor's dad grow up?

Switzerland

What did Trevor call his father?

Robert, not dad or anything

What are some characteristics of Robert?

Cleans up after himself, is precise, lives in his own world

He was ice and Patricia was _____.

fire Signup and view all the answers

Robert understood the reason for white people coming to Africa.

False Signup and view all the answers

What type of restaurant did Robert open?

A restaurant for blacks and whites Signup and view all the answers

Why did Robert have to close the restaurant?

Inspectors demanded toilets for every race Signup and view all the answers

How did Robert manage his finances?

He was extremely frugal with his money Signup and view all the answers

How did Africans view Santa Claus?

They did not do well with him Signup and view all the answers

What was like watching a web series for Trevor?

Being with his dad Signup and view all the answers

Where did Trevor's dad move when Trevor was 13?

Cape Town Signup and view all the answers

What did Trevor and his mom experience after apartheid?

An abusive alcoholic man Signup and view all the answers

What did Trevor's mother ensure?

Absence of his father did not mean lack of love Signup and view all the answers

At what age did Trevor reconnect with his father?

24 Signup and view all the answers

How did Trevor feel after seeing his father?

Wanted after seeing his father Signup and view all the answers

Who did the Dutch encounter upon arriving in the southern tip of Africa?

Khoisan Signup and view all the answers

What resulted in the first mixed people?

Dutch men and Khoisan women Signup and view all the answers

What are defined as 'coloreds'?

Dutch men and Khoisan women as well as slaves Signup and view all the answers

It was uncommon for two colored people to have a child that looked nothing like either of them.

False Signup and view all the answers

With whom do many colored people connect more?

Their father ancestors, the Afrikaans Signup and view all the answers

What language do most colored people speak?

Afrikaans Signup and view all the answers

What don't colored people know?

Who they are Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Trevor in Eden Park?

People saw him as a fellow tribe member trying to disavow the tribe Signup and view all the answers

During apartheid, what did colored people become?

Almost whites Signup and view all the answers

What did Afrikaners call coloreds?

Amperbaas, almost boss Signup and view all the answers

What could people submit applications for regarding race?

To be seen as white Signup and view all the answers

What was the pencil test?

If the pencil fell out of your hair you were white, if it stayed in you were black Signup and view all the answers

What was the most common colored slur?

Boasman, which meant bushie of bushman Signup and view all the answers

What did apartheid teach colored people?

Their blackness was holding them back Signup and view all the answers

What made life especially hard for colored people during apartheid?

All of a sudden the gears shifted from almost being white to not being black Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the mulberries Trevor picked?

Some 13 and 12-year-olds smashed them up and were mean to him Signup and view all the answers

What did the kids begin to do to Trevor?

Throwing the berries at him and hurting him Signup and view all the answers

What did Patricia try to teach Trevor about being a man?

It does not mean that your woman has to be less than you Signup and view all the answers

What school did Trevor go to after Maryvale?

H.A. Jack Signup and view all the answers

Where did Trevor move from Eden Park?

To Highlands North Signup and view all the answers

Who was Trevor's Valentine?

Maylene Signup and view all the answers

What did the white kids say to Trevor about Maylene?

They explained that Trevor should be with Maylene because they looked the same Signup and view all the answers

Who did Maylene end up choosing?

Lorenzeo over Trevor Signup and view all the answers

What challenge did Trevor's family face regarding money?

They did not have a lot of money for gas Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Trevor's Parental Background

Trevor's father, Robert, grew up in Switzerland.
Robert was referred to as "Robert" instead of "dad" due to concerns of arrest in apartheid South Africa.
Robert is characterized as precise, self-sufficient, and living in his own world.

Family Dynamics

Robert and Patricia's personalities contrasted sharply, with Robert being described as ice and Patricia as fire.
Robert questioned why white people traveled to Africa to hate black individuals, given the large black population in South Africa.
Robert opened a successful restaurant that welcomed both blacks and whites, fostering a positive social environment.
The restaurant had to close when inspectors enforced separate toilet facilities for different races.

Financial Habits and Cultural Issues

Robert was known to be extremely frugal with money.
African cultural beliefs regarding Santa Claus emphasized transparency; children were taught the true origin of gifts.
Trevor described time with his father as episodic, akin to a web series with limited information each time.

Trevor's Growth and Realizations

At 13, Trevor's father moved to Cape Town, leading to a new, abusive home environment with an alcoholic stepfather.
Trevor's mother ensured that the absence of his father did not equate to a lack of love.
Trevor reconnected with his father at 24 and felt a sense of belonging and pride from this relationship.

Historical Context of Mixed Heritage in South Africa

The arrival of the Dutch in southern Africa 300 years ago led to the creation of the first mixed-race individuals, born from Dutch men and Khoisan women.
Mixed-race individuals, referred to as "coloreds," often had diverse ancestry, making it common for their children not to resemble either parent.
Many colored people identify more with their Afrikaans ancestry, although they often do not speak African languages and primarily communicate in Afrikaans.
The apartheid era forced colored people into a complex identity struggle, perceived as "almost white" by Afrikaners, who labeled them "amperbaas."

Societal Challenges and Racial Identity

Under apartheid, colored individuals faced a harsh reality where their blackness was viewed as a setback.
The arrival of Nelson Mandela shifted perceptions for colored people, making them more aware of their racial identity.
Trevor's childhood included instances of bullying, leading to a painful experience with peers who rejected him for being different.

Education and Personal Experiences

Patricia aimed to teach Trevor that true masculinity does not involve superiority over women but is defined by character.
After leaving Maryvale, Trevor attended H.A. Jack school.
Trevor moved with his family from Eden Park to Highlands North.
His first crush, Maylene, ultimately chose Lorenzo, a white boy, over him, which was a formative experience for Trevor.

Economic Struggles

The family faced financial difficulties, impacting their ability to afford gas; Trevor often had to push the car uphill to get to school.

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Test your knowledge of Trevor Noah's memoir 'Born a Crime' with these flashcards covering chapters 8 to 10. Explore key concepts, character insights, and significant themes that shape Trevor's story. Perfect for students and fans looking to dive deeper into the text.